The Philadelphia singer/songwriter gets heavyweight help on her sophomore album from Joni Mitchell ex Larry Klein.

The Philadelphia singer/songwriter gets heavyweight help on her sophomore album from Joni Mitchell ex Larry Klein, who has similarly worked his producer magic with singers Madeleine Peyroux and current wife Luciana Souza. His stunning collages of strings and acoustic flourishes spice up Gardot's intimate lovestruck and lovelorn lyrics and smouldering, bluesy pipes. More stylish and varied than her 2006 debut Worrisome Heart, which had her pedestrian guitar in the forefront. Can't wait to hear this music live; she plays the TD Canada Trust jazz fest June 29.

Top Track: A surprisingly sexy samba version of "Over the Rainbow," the disc's only cover.

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